N,9-O-Diacetylneuraminic Acid

• CAT Number: C000167
• CAS Number: 55717-54-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₁NO₁₀
• Molecular Weight: 351.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 9-O-Acetyl-N-acetylneuraminic Acid; N-Acetyl-9-O-acetylneuraminic Acid; 9-Acetate-5-(acetylamino)-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-2-nonulosonic Acid
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Hygroscopic

N,9-O-Diacetylneuraminic Acid(CAT: C000167) is a significant compound in the field of virology and molecular biology. It serves as a primary receptor determinant for the influenza C virus. Its action method involves binding to specific viral proteins, facilitating the attachment and entry of the influenza C virus into host cells.

Reference

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